Finding magic in everyday Paris
I’ve been to Paris four times before, each visit a blur of museums and monuments and feeling like I wasn’t seeing enough. This time I …
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2025
Street food safari through New York City
I’ve been to New York plenty of times, but I’d never done a proper food-focused trip. This time I stayed for a week with one goal: eat as …
Coffee culture and street art in Bogotá
Bogota has a reputation problem. People warned me about safety, about the altitude, about not drinking the water. But I found a city that’s …
Night markets and mountain temples in Taiwan
Taiwan exceeded every expectation. I’d heard it was good, but I wasn’t prepared for just how good. The food, the efficiency, the …
Whisky and wilderness in Scotland
Scotland in summer means long days, unpredictable weather, and landscapes that look like they haven’t changed in centuries. I spent two weeks in …
Hiking New Zealand's south island
New Zealand’s South Island is one giant hiking trail with towns scattered between them. I spent three weeks there and barely covered a fraction …
Surf and soul in Portugal
Portugal has become incredibly popular in the last few years, and I finally understand why. I spent a month there, splitting time between Lisbon, …
Exploring ancient Oman
Oman surprised me. I thought I’d be visiting a smaller version of the UAE, all glass towers and luxury hotels. Instead, I found a country …
Diving the reefs of Mozambique
Mozambique wasn’t easy to get to, which is probably why the diving was so good. I flew into Vilankulo, a dusty coastal town that serves as the …
Mountains and myths in Slovenia
Slovenia might be one of Europe’s smallest countries, but it overdelivers in every way. I spent two weeks here and barely scratched the surface. …
Rice terraces and temple life in Bali
Bali is so many things to so many people. For Instagram influencers, it’s infinity pools and beach clubs. For surfers, it’s world-class …
2024
Wine valleys and mountains in Salta
Salta surprised me. I’d been in Buenos Aires, which is very European, and expected more of the same. Instead, I found a city and region with a …
Adventures in the Albanian Riviera
Albania wasn’t on my radar until a friend who’d been raving about it convinced me to go. The Albanian Riviera, the stretch of coast from …
A love letter to Plodiv
Plovdiv gets overshadowed by Sofia, but between you and me, it’s the better city. I planned to stay three days and ended up staying eight. …
Slow travel in Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang has a way of slowing you down whether you want it to or not. This former royal capital, where the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers meet, feels …
Chasing waterfalls in Iceland
Iceland in July is a strange experience because the sun barely sets. At first, I loved it - so much time to explore. By day five, I was taping garbage …
Two weeks in Oaxaca and I never wanted to leave
Oaxaca became my favorite city in Mexico within about three days, and I’ve been to quite a few. There’s something about the pace here, …
Why the Faroe Islands should be your next adventure
The Faroe Islands don’t make it easy for you. Weather changes every fifteen minutes, roads are often single-lane tunnels through mountains, and …
Cherry blossoms and chaos in Tokyo
Tokyo during cherry blossom season is magical and maddening in equal measure. The city transforms as pink petals blanket parks and line streets, but …
Discovering the hidden streets of Tbilisi
Tbilisi caught me completely off guard. I’d heard whispers about Georgia’s capital from a few well-traveled friends, but nothing prepared …